Basic American Buttercream Frosting

Name: Basic American Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 sticks (1 lb, 454 g) unsalted butter, (room temperature); 8 cups (2 lb, 907 g) confectioners sugar, (sifted); large pinch of salt; 1-3 tablespoons whole milk (as needed); extracts and flavorings as desired

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 24

Author : Amanda Rettke - iambaker.net

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Ingredients

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4 sticks (1 lb, 454 g) unsalted butter, (room temperature)8 cups (2 lb, 907 g) confectioners sugar, (sifted)large pinch of salt1-3 tablespoons whole milk (as needed)extracts and flavorings as desired

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Instructions

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Step 1

Combine the butter, sugar, and flavorings in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.

Step 2

Start mixing on low speed until the sugar is incorporated with the butter. Increase the mixing speed to high and beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Adjust the consistency with milk as needed.

Step 4

Store unused buttercream in the refrigerator in an airtight container and bring it back to room temperature before using to pipe or frost.